FILIPINO FLASH. Nonito Donaire Jr scored two early knockdowns but had to survive the desperate rally of Cesar Juarez to hang on to victory. File photo by Ritchie B. Tongo/EPA
MANILA, Philippines - Nonito Donaire Jr. survived a life-and-death challenge from tough Mexican Cesar Juarez to win the vacant WBO junior featherweight title by a unanimous decision at Coliseo Roberto Clemente on Saturday, December 12 (Manila time). The scores were all in favor of the Filipino-American boxer, 116-110, 116-110 and 117-109, as Donaire closes 2015 once again a world champion.
Donaire, who has won titles in 4 weight classes, appeared on his way to an early blowout victory, landing a counter right hand in the opening round that stunned Juarez as much with speed as it did with power. Donaire scored two knockdowns in the fourth round, the product of his trademark left hooks, but Juarez rose up each time and continued to apply pressure in hopes of wearing his opponent down. Click for more ...
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